Cinnamon roll vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cinnamon roll and macadamia
- Cinnamon roll has more selenium and folate; however, macadamia is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 167% more than cinnamon roll.
- Macadamia contains 61 times less sodium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 305mg of sodium, while macadamia contains 5mg.
- The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +828.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +169.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1119.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +145.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1314.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +554.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +466.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +623.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 4.131mg | 167% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 58.877g | 125% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 1.195mg | 82% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.756mg | 77% |
Fats | 26.61g | 75.77g | 76% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 8.6g | 30% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 3.69mg | 29% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 130mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.275mg | 18% |
Selenium | 13µg | 3.6µg | 17% |
Folate | 72µg | 11µg | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 1.502g | 14% |
Calories | 452kcal | 718kcal | 13% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
Sodium | 305mg | 5mg | 13% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 13.82g | 12% |
Calcium | 183mg | 85mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.758mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 188mg | 8% |
Potassium | 102mg | 368mg | 8% |
Protein | 4.45g | 7.91g | 7% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
Starch | 16.39g | 1.05g | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 12.649g | 12.061g | 3% |
Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.162mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 0.07g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 5.22g | N/A |
Sugar | 25.7g | 4.57g | N/A |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 2.473mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1295.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +184.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +575% |
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Saturated fat
~12.061g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.39 g
Sucrose:
20.11 g
Glucose:
3.05 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +1461% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +354% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4257.1% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +1485.7% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g